Observations and Ecological Validity

Question 1

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Answer 1

If participants are unaware they are being observed, they will behave naturally. E.g, no demand characteristics.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Observer bias. It is easy to see what you want to see.

Question 3

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Answer 3

It may be difficult to ensure inter-rather reliability (the extent to which observers agree on observational recordings).

Question 4

Ecological Validity.

Answer 4

The extent to which a study resembles true life.

Question 5

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Answer 5

If the behaviour is o served in a natural setting, then there will be high ecological validity.